60 Civil War-Era Fashion Patterns by Kristina Seleshanko

60 Civil War-Era Fashion Patterns by Kristina Seleshanko

Assembled from vintage issues of Peterson's Magazine, a popular nineteenth-century ladies periodical that premiered in 1842, here is an authentic gallery of Civil War-era clothing patterns for women, children, and men. The author of many books on historic fashion, Seleshanko has compiled this new, original volume of wonderfully usable antique garment designs to delight costume designers, historians, Civil War reconstructionists, and antiques collectors alike
During the 1860s, the Civil War left Americans with shortages of all kinds -- including clothing resources. Peterson's pattern diagrams were of enormous help to women who no longer had the opportunity to purchase their clothing abroad or visit their local dressmaker. This one-of-a-kind collection showcases sixty historically accurate nineteenth-century garment designs. Included are a Chemise, the Madeline Wrapper, and a Polonaise Dinner Dress for ladies.a Knickerbocker Suit and Loose Jacket and Waistcoat for boys.and a Tunic and Cape and Basquine Dress for girls.and, for men, a handsome Smoking Cap. 60 patterns. Over 300 diagrams and illustrations.

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ISBN 13	9780486461762
ISBN 10	0486461769
Title	60 Civil War-Era Fashion Patterns
Author	Kristina Seleshanko
Series	Dover Fashion And Costumes
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Dover Publications Inc.
Year published	2008-01-25
Number of pages	128
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.